Rumble

By: Ellen Hopkins

Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne

Does it get better? The New York Times bestselling author of Crank and Tricks explores the highly charged landscapes of bullying and forgiveness in this “strong and worthy” (Kirkus Reviews) novel.

Matthew Turner knows it doesn’t get better.

His younger brother Luke was bullied mercilessly after one of Matt’s friends outed Luke to the whole school, and when Luke called Matt—on the brink of suicide—Matt was too wrapped up in his new girlfriend to answer the phone. Now Luke is gone, and Matt’s family is falling apart.

No matter what his girlfriend Hayden says about forgiveness, there’s no way Matt’s letting those he blames off the hook—including himself. As Matt spirals further into bitterness, he risks losing Hayden, the love of his life. But when her father begins to pressure the school board into banning books because of their homosexual content, he begins to wonder if he and Hayden ever had anything in common.

With brilliant sensitivity and emotional resonance, bestselling author Ellen Hopkins’s Rumble explores bullying and suicide in a powerful story that examines the value of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Hopkins does it again!

I don’t think I’ve read a single Ellen Hopkins book that I didn’t love. This was my first time having one as an audiobook, which took on a whole new life for the story (and made for good rides to and from work). I wish there were more differentiating voices and inflections to certain parts, but overall, I have no major complaints. This was an amazing book to listen to. Next up in my library…another Ellen Hopkins masterpiece that I’m sure I’ll love.

love it!

Great book just wanted more for the ending! I still love Ellen Hopkins and will listen to every one of her books!

Loveee!!

There is not one book written by Ellen Hopkins that isn't inspiring and breath taking. Absolutely great!!

I love this book

i hated the narrator lol he was very dull almost quit listening in the beginning.

I like this one

I will always love Hopkins books. this one is a little weak but still a great story

Slow starting

while the book has some good points and ideas. its slow to start and really get to the point and wind up.

Powerful voice, even stronger writing.

The narrator does an amazing job in telling the story. it wouldn't be possible if the author didn't have such amazing talent in writing a story. Honestly it's hard for me to listen to audio books because it makes me focus. I can't think of anything else besides what I am hearing. If my thoughts wonder for even a second, I will forget what I just heard. However this book had me so engaged that it made me fall in love with audio books. Its been awhile since a book has made me emotional. I cried three times while listening to this book. the writing the narrating, everything fit so perfectly that I finished this book in 2days.

Another win

Another win from Ellen Hopkins! I can't get enough. Took me a few chapters to get roped in, but couldn't stop listening once I did.

love these books

another great book by Ellen hopkins I couldn't stop listening to this book at work!

She did it again

Ellen Hopkins is the first author I have ever had the pleasure of discovering. I found her book, crank, a long time ago. Back when it was her only book. It was the first time I read a book cover to cover in one day. I couldn't get enough. Years later, I discovered she wrote a few more. Glass (the sequel) and Burned. I of course bought both. Then Impulse. Tricks. Identical. Each and every time I am sucked in, unable to do anything but read her books. I am refreshed that someone can have so much insight on life and what really happens in the world. Ellen Hopkins has a gift. She was born to write these novels. And after 3 years of not reading a book, I listened to this novel. I was immediately sucked in. The only thing I didn't like was the reader on this book. He is very hard to listen to. His tone is quite weird and isn't what i picture for her novels. But perhaps that is just my own perception. Even so, i was up. I was down. I was speaking back to the characters. I was completely wrapped up in this story. Anytime I could listen, I was listening. I highly recommend this book, and other books written by this author, to anyone. I would of course tell those with very sensitive triggers to read the basic plot of each of her stories to make sure they don't inadvertently hear a story they can't emotionally handle. Ellen does not hold back. Prepare yourself to become these characters. Prepare for a reading experience you have never had before. It changes your life and perspective. I give it a 10 star out of 5.